Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Rosa, California vs Carmel, Indiana


The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 19.3% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $96,829 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Carmel
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs Carmel, IN
Compared to Santa Rosa, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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